Yefu, Pingshou County, Cangzhou
The south is warm, the north is cold. When we arrived in Cangzhou, it was already covered in ice for thousands of miles, and the sky and earth were covered in snowflakes. A gust of wind brought snowflakes to our faces. Ye Qing leaned in and said, "Is it cold? Let's have another pot of wine
The coachman was taken aback for a moment and smiled, "Thank you for the reward, Young Master
As he spoke, he took a pot to drink and suddenly felt a warm current rushing straight towards the dantian, shouting, "Good wine
Ye Qing looked around and smiled, "What's so good about an ordinary emerald green
The young master thinks it's ordinary, but the little man thinks it's good wine. I've been accompanying the young master for the past half month, and besides that, I've eaten a lot of good wine and meat, but it's just a bit cold
Ye Qing listened as the coachman spoke and pointed not far away, saying, "You can stop here. After hundreds of miles, you've finally arrived
As he spoke, he slowly got off the ox cart and helped Qianqian down. He took out two silver ingots from his arms, thought for a moment, and added another piece of broken silver. He said, "I'll give you the meat and wine on the cart. It's not easy for you to send me all the way. With ten taels of car fare, the remaining three taels can be used to drink some warm wine to replenish your health
Ye Qing spoke and walked away, leaving behind the grateful coachman.
It's already December now, and it's been several months since I last went. It looks a bit unfamiliar, but the hand he's holding reminds him that Qianqian is still by his side.
Ye Qing couldn't help but smile and was reborn, with only this maid accompanying him all the time.
In the past life, there were struggles in chaotic times, great calamities in heaven and earth, the collapse of the Ye Mansion, and Qianqian disappeared without a trace. I don't know if there was another chance, but it is more likely that she died directly!
Such things must never be repeated in this life.
At this moment, thinking too much, Ye Qing chuckled and went straight to the gate of Ye's mansion.
Oh, is Young Master Qing back? "The gatekeeper's son rubbed his hands and stomped his feet in the cold. When he saw someone coming, he didn't take it seriously, but upon closer inspection, he quickly came out to greet him." A few days ago, Third Master mentioned you and remembered you! Now that you're back, I don't know how happy he is
Ye Qing smiled and took one or two pieces of silver from her arms, throwing it over and saying, "Here you go
As he spoke, he took Qianqian and walked briskly away. Seeing her walking away, someone said, "It's Young Master Ye Qing who has returned. Should we go and report
Nonsense, of course I have to, go, go
After Ye Qing left, he left behind his family members who were discussing various topics. Although Ye Qing had achieved fame and fortune, he couldn't stop people's gossip.
Little people have no joy in their own lives, they can only seek a little happiness elsewhere. Ye Qing deeply knows the nature of human beings, and although she has heard rumors faintly, she is not prepared to argue too much.
Walking according to their memory, they soon arrived at the front of the hospital, and both of them were stunned.
I saw that the wall had been renovated. This courtyard was originally quite large, and there was even a pond and rockery inside. Even though it was snowing, there was still flowing water.
It has been completely renovated and divided into three rooms, with corridors on both sides and five wing rooms behind the corridor. There are also two maids cleaning it. As soon as they came in, they recognized it and greeted it with a smile, saying, "I have seen Young Master Qing and Miss Qianqian
After bowing, he said, "We are sent by our clan to serve Young Master Qing. Please accept us
This etiquette left Ye Qing stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this treatment only given to scholars in the clan? Why did you come
Young Master Qing, you have hosted a banquet with Lord Long and won the championship. You have already arrived here. The clan leader personally ordered the renovation, and the craftsmen worked hard to complete it before you came back
The maid said and led her into the room. She first saw three main rooms with mulberry paper on the walls. One was the living room for guests, one was the study, and one was the bedroom. It was said that the bedroom bed was covered with a large mattress and had a table, while the study had a row of bookshelves filled with books. The living room had a screen and a reception table, which was very elegant.
I went to look at the wing room again. The first room was the ledger and money cabinet, and the next room was the rice storage room, piled with dozens of stones of new rice and some miscellaneous items. Ye Qing didn't even look and turned to the left. This is a room for people, not big, but the walls are also covered with mulberry paper. A wooden bed occupies a small half of the room.
Ye Qing looked at the two maidservants eagerly and said, "Qianqian, just take care of these things. These two maidservants will stay, and you can arrange for them to stay, one by one
Thank you, Young Master Qing! "The two maidservants quickly bowed, and one said again," The money for this month has been released, but the clan has already prepared it. We will send it to you when Young Master Qing returns
There's no need for me to take a look, "Ye Qing said nonchalantly." Qianqian, I'll leave all these matters to you. You go and collect the money for next month. Also, inform the clan hall that I'm back. I'll go and pay my respects tomorrow morning
Qianqian smiled, but immediately instructed the maid, "Clean up the upper room early so that the young master can rest
The maid went, and soon charcoal was burned inside, creating a warm atmosphere. Qianqian then changed Ye Qing's clothes and put on another one.
After saying goodbye tomorrow, I will study the scriptures and prepare to become a scholar. If anyone comes to disturb me, I will take them off, "Ye Qing warmed her hands and said to Qianqian.
This is a superficial statement, but in fact it is to accelerate cultivation and prepare for the next step of the plan.
Qianqian was overjoyed and agreed. After leaving, she instructed the maid to tidy up and clean up, and also instructed to contact the kitchen. Qianqian went to the clan hall herself.
I heard it was Qingzi's Qianqian, but the security guard didn't even report it. So they took Qianqian inside and from a distance, they saw a pavilion with stone tables and bamboo chairs. Ye Zifan and a few people were enjoying the snow and laughing.
Oh, it's Qianqian. Is Qing'er back? "Ye Zifan snapped out of his senses.
Yes, Third Master. Young Master has ordered me to pay my respects to you and said that it's too late today, which is not in line with etiquette. Tomorrow morning, I will personally come to pay my respects to the clan leader and Third Master
Upon hearing this, Ye Zifan felt a bit disappointed and sighed, "I should have... The clan leader has instructed that Qing'er now leads the Xiucai monthly tradition, the fifteenth liang of the lunar month, and the Fengtian season with cloth and silk. All of these have been ordered properly, so go ahead and take them one by one
Also, the small kitchen can also be built, but Qing'er never won the title of scholar. If she wants it, she has to pay for it herself
Yes, I'll tell the young master right away
By the way, the news of Qing'er rushing to the Dragon King's Banquet to win the championship has been passed down here. Can you follow along? Tell me in detail
Yes, it's just that I don't have the fortune to follow the banquet, but I know everything else. "At the moment, Qianqian said everything she could say, but she didn't say anything, especially about money.
After hearing this, Ye Zifan was both happy and sad. After a long time, he said, "I have been thinking a lot these days. Some of the children in the family have misunderstood the meaning, blindly scrutinizing and nitpicking, deceiving many elders in the clan, and causing some grievances to Qing'er. But now the clouds have cleared up, and even Wu Tiezi's wicked wife has been demoted to raising pigs. Let Qing'er no longer have prejudices in the future and study hard. Tomorrow's spring test, all the procedures have been completed
Qianqian naturally agreed, but her heart trembled. The young master had no choice but to kill Wu Tiezi, but he deserved to be punished. Wu Tiezi's wife caused some trouble, and both the young master and herself were somewhat emotional, but they did not realize that there was anything wrong.
I didn't want to win the title of Poetry Queen this time, and the attitude of the clan immediately changed. The repair shop was fine, but Wu Tiezi's wife was demoted to raising pigs. Qianqian felt that this was too harsh.
But at this moment, I couldn't say anything, I immediately responded, said a few more words, and then left.
At this moment, the sky was gloomy and the snowflakes were getting bigger again. Ye Qing was meditating on her inner bed. When she returned from the ox cart, she put aside everything and devoted herself to practicing, hoping to build a solid foundation. The sun practiced the rising of the morning glow, the purple energy came from the east, and the moon practiced the tides and bright moon, creating an extremely peaceful atmosphere.
The accumulation of the Five Elements in the body is getting thicker and thicker, which is due to the Qi of the Qi element, and more importantly, the diagram of the Six Yang.
The Six Yang Diagram is said to be a method passed down under the rule of the Taoist ruler, with subtle and profound insights that cannot be measured. What impressed Ye Qing the most was its ability to maintain his spiritual roots and prevent them from being eroded by the evil energy of heaven and earth, which was the most important aspect during the Great Tribulation.
I saw Ye Qing's breathing becoming slower and slower, each breath triggering a vibration of qi and blood throughout her body, with a faint rolling sound. This was a sign that the foundation was about to be laid.
After a moment, Ye Qing collected his Taoist skills and focused on it.
These days, I have come to understand that the mutation of one's destiny is determined by the number of days, which cannot be changed by oneself. However, one has a choice. No matter how one's destiny is added to their body, as long as they keep their heart devoted and follow the path, what can they do?
The success of the Dragon King Banquet this time can be said to have no difficulty in being a scholar, and the difference between being a successful candidate and a successful candidate is not significant. As for the poetry and prose, I have a memory of three thousand, and there is always a suitable time, so there is no need to consider it.
The only thing is Taoism.
Although the imperial examination did not focus on the cultivation of Taoism, but only on the foundation of purity, those who could not bear the loneliness halfway through and learned a lot of Taoist techniques and supernatural powers were looked down upon, believing that their cultivation of Taoism was impure. Even if they were to pass the imperial examination, they would mostly be fellow scholars.
But the Six Yang Diagram is a technique passed down personally by the legitimate sect of the Dao Jun in the future great tribulation. It is pure and there will be no problem with it.
Although I passed the imperial examination to become a scholar and a jinshi, it was only for the purpose of granting me the authority to practice Taoism, and I did not rely solely on the imperial examination system. When this great calamity came, I ultimately had to rely on my own Taoism to establish a foothold.
From this perspective, the Dao industry is still above the imperial examination system!
As she was lost in thought, she suddenly heard a sound outside. Then Qianqian came in with excitement and said, "Young master, I have received my monthly certificate. It's been three months, forty-five taels, and I have a high-quality gray silk
Speaking, I reported the process again, but when it came to Wu Tiezi's wife, her voice lowered and she said, "Young master, I just sneaked in to take a look
Wu Tiezi's wife is very haggard, as thin as wood, in the icy and snowy weather, raising pigs with two children. It's almost dusk, and no one has brought food yet
Upon hearing this, Ye Qing remained silent, only twitching her muscles as she listened to Qianqian whispering, "Moreover, many people even bully their mother and son, many of whom are from the same courtyard
Speaking of which, Qianqian felt a bit of empathy for the cold, trembled for a moment, and didn't say anything more.
After listening, Ye Qing was stunned for a long time and took a deep breath. Wu Tiezi was not a good person. He was peeking at Qianqian and wanted to climb up to please his master. At a critical moment, he dared to block the way. He killed him without regret, and he would kill her again in the same way.
But Wu Tiezi's wife and children are truly pitiful.
At that time, when Ye Qing aroused public anger, many family members united and pushed them out to fight in the arena. However, when he fell in love with a child and won the title of poetry champion, these family members turned against him one after another. In order to cleanse them, they risked their lives to trample on the mother and son, wishing to torture them to death, in order to show their loyalty.
This is human nature!
Let's transfer them to my private field. It's good for them to farm away from the courtyard. We can also give them ten taels of silver to settle down. If there's too much, I'm afraid they won't be able to keep it and harm them instead. Qianqian, do you think I'm too sentimental? "Ye Qing chuckled at this point.
On this day, it snowed all night and didn't stop until morning.
Ye Zifan personally brought someone carrying a food box over and saw that the residential area and fields were covered in snow, and there were only some footprints in the corridor, but no one was moving.
Arriving at the courtyard, he smelled a hint of clear and cold fragrance. In the blink of an eye, he saw clusters of plum trees in the corner of the wall, and couldn't help but ask, "How come there are plums here
San Lao Ye, it was Mr. Fu Guangguang from the Fu family in the county who sent someone to move it over. It was only planted last month, but there was also a Taoist who came with the tree and used the Dharma to revive it
Mr. Fu said that the young master is studying alone in a quiet room. Although it is a serious matter, he may not be able to avoid loneliness. Therefore, sending plum blossoms may be a way to enjoy himself
Ye Zifan was taken aback. The Fu family was also a wealthy family, and Fu Guangguang was even more a scholar. The scholar from the same county, whom he knew, was somewhat arrogant, but unexpectedly brought a plum tree.
When Ye Zifan went over, he saw snow clusters on the plum branches, and the blooming petals were red, with a fragrant aroma lingering around, making people feel relaxed and happy. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the plum branches looked like coiled dragons, and was immediately surprised. This was the coiled dragon plum, which used to be only planted by nobles. Although it has now spread to the people, its value is still considerable.
There are about thirty plum trees in this cluster, and if there is one or two, it is also thirty taels of gold.
The attendant saw the Third Master pondering and said, "I heard that Young Master Qing wrote a poem, so Old Master Fu sent it dry
What poem
It's right in the hall. The master can see it when he goes in
Ye Zifan went in and saw a book hanging in one corner.
There are several plum blossoms in the corner of the wall, and Ling Han blooms alone.
Yao Zhi is not snow, for there is a hidden fragrance
The ink and brush are pure black, and the handwriting is ancient and elegant. Paired with this poem, it really has a refined atmosphere. Ye Zifan couldn't help but think to himself: "Qing'er's poetry, calligraphy, and calligraphy are not far from being perfected. I cherish Qing'er for not being good at painting, otherwise they would complement each other
But at this point, I gave a bitter smile and said, "If I were to learn how to paint again, I would say he's just out of the ordinary
After being stunned for a long time, he sighed and said, "Having talent is nothing. Having great talent is like having a cone in your bag, which cannot be suppressed
At this point, Ye Qing couldn't help but smile. Just then, Ye Qing turned out of the inner room and bowed to Ye Zifan, saying, "It's snowing all over the world. Why did Uncle come in person? I really don't dare
Where, this snow has been falling all day and night. Some people live in thatched cottages, and if the snow collapses, it will be a big problem. Or there may be heavy snow blocking roads, causing many people to suffer from cold and hunger. So I led people to patrol, and since there are many thieves in winter, our place is still peaceful, but we can't help but patrol... I came to see you by the way
Ye Qing listened silently and realized that in this world, under the supervision of ghosts and gods, and with good luck and yin virtue, both the government and major clans would consider this aspect and not be too cruel.
This is not selfless, but for the long-term benefit of future generations.
There are some charitable causes in the West on Earth, and some people are picky, saying that the rich only evade taxes, and how many people sit on dividends. In their words, they wish to punish the donors' selfishness one by one.
However, with their bright eyes, they cannot see the part that benefits society. "Zigong redeems people" and "Zilu receives cows" have been talked about for thousands of years, and many people still see public and private as opposing.
Even if Ye Zifan, the head of the clan, only practices kindness for his own benefit, for the luck and virtue of the clan, how many such head of the clan are there in the whole world?
Thousands of Ye Zifan, how many people can survive with this move?
How many people who suffer from cold and hunger are able to obtain food and rice to survive the winter snow?
If one has the heart to do good, even if it is good, they will not be rewarded. According to this standard, among thousands of disciples, can ten sages reach it?
If there is no return and only a few people can persist, then the countless people who starve to death as a result, is this crime of 'unintentional evil, although evil is not punished'?
These were all feelings, but they disappeared in a blink of an eye. Ye Qing thought for a moment and said, "Uncle San, patrolling the countryside is your responsibility. However, these thieves are inherently true thieves, but there are poor people who have nowhere else to go. The government cannot provide disaster relief everywhere
"I think of some silver to build a Congee shed."
Ye Zifan remained silent for a moment, revealing a troubled expression.
"Uncle, it's my selfish intention to accumulate some good fortune when a scholar comes here in spring to try." Ye Qing said with a smile, and then said: "I know where Uncle's dilemma lies. Although the Congee market is small, it's a matter of public opinion and the system. This involves popularity and the imperial court. Originally, only the government can give it away!"
"But here we can play a side game. The heavy snow closes the road, which is very inconvenient. I didn't go out of the Congee shed to relieve the disaster, but I hired people to clean the snow on the road and house. After the snow is swept, we can also repair the bridge and road. This is a serious way to pay for work. Nobody can say anything!"
"Of course, even so, I will only build a Congee shed. I'm afraid I can't stand it. I just want the porridge and soup to stay on the chopsticks. My nephew will pay one hundred and twenty taels, which will enable the whole village to spend this cold winter alone and poor. Even if it is my wish, what do you think, Uncle?"
One Congee shed can make thousands of people drink Congee, which can clean the way, cure the house collapse, and also give a way to the potential thieves who had no way out. This is a lot of work, but it is said that there is no leak in Enze Village.
Ye Zifan stared at Ye Qing in a daze, feeling a mix of joy and sadness in his heart. Joy was the emergence of talent within his clan, while sadness was just one thought: "Why don't I have this son
"How can I disagree with you when you talk about this? OK, just build a Congee shed to accumulate some virtue for you. Do you want to go there yourself?"
No, I still prioritize meditation for now, but Qianqian can take a look, "Ye Qing waved her hand and said.
Ye Zifan looked at Ye Qing with a radiant expression and sighed in his heart. Ye Qing had grown up from a young age and only felt gentle in nature. Judging from her face, she also had a delicate appearance, which was not a sign of great fortune, so she was being pressured.
In the past six months, with the help of the young boy, I have come to see the true color of the decision to kill and conquer. After studying in the south, I won the title of poetry champion at the Dragon King Banquet. His talent and intelligence are beyond words.
After returning, Ye Qing did not take a step out of the yard and focused solely on meditation.
Since waking up in the morning, I have been practicing my body and delving into Buddhist scriptures. In the afternoon, I start writing articles and after dinner, I read various books such as geography, military affairs, political records, and cultural travelogues as a pastime. In fact, it is to supplement my past life memories and improve my planning.
These gradually became famous within the clan, even the clan leader sent people to explore and read every time. Several times, even the clan leader sent many precious books and opened a small stove.
If Ye Qing needs it, as long as Qianqian reports it, no one is allowed.
However, so far, Ye Qing has only published books in the newspaper, and the attitude of the clan is also very clear. As long as you have the title, era, location, and author, you will try your best to find them, even if it means exchanging them with other families.
Ye Zifan's gaze was dim as he looked into Ye Qing's eyes, seeing a hint of red energy still permeating his face. Upon careful consideration, this kind of decisive killing was characterized by intelligence, perseverance, and attitude towards handling things, which even made people feel terrifying.
How could I treat this person as a mediocre person on that day?
Waiting for Ye Zifan to come to his senses, he realized that he had already left. The sky was dim and gloomy, with wind and snow falling. He silently breathed a sigh and led his men to continue patrolling.
Ye Qing returned to the room, where charcoal was burning and warm. She sat not far away, lost in thought. After a moment, Qianqian came in.
"Would you like to go to the Congee shed this afternoon?"
Of course I would. There are very few things that can come into my hands now, and I'll finish them in a while, "Qianqian said with a slightly depressed tone.
Everyone in the Ye Mansion knew that the young master was studying hard. Even Qian Qian went to buy some private things, and many sisters rushed to work for him. They only said, "Young master is going to be the same as Jinshi. You don't take care of him carefully. You run out to do these things, and you don't have to delay your homework. In case there is no one to take care of you and you get cold and hot, it's even worse..."
How can this be so funny? "Qianqian could only say this, watching helplessly as her life was taken away. She didn't have to go by herself to get the monthly money, food, and rice, but instead sent them over.
Cleaning the house, and even the newly hired maid in the yard.
An even more clever aunt called her over and taught her how to "serve the young master". Upon hearing this, Qianqian blushed and couldn't escape in panic.
Returning to the courtyard, Qianqian didn't mention a word to Ye Qing, which was really embarrassing.
"I know that there are few things, but there is no lack of power. You are in charge of the food, money, cloth, melons and fruits. Just send them to me with great care. But it's OK. You can learn more from me when you have free time." Ye Qing has planned for a long time. Even if he is young, he should not go to the Congee shed.
But it is only natural for Qianqian to supervise at her own expense.
Qianqian or herself, these days, Qianqian's appearance and temperament have gradually changed. Although she is not yet as stunning as in memory and still youthful, she has already begun to show signs.
She doesn't have too much natural beauty yet, so we can send her out to do something, accumulate some experience, and even study in the morning.
The Three Classics and Five Classics of this world are not empty and useless knowledge. Every word follows the great path, and after reading them thoroughly, even if you don't understand them, you can cultivate your mind, nature, and character.
No matter how she develops in the future, it will be of great benefit.
Remembering my past life, but without this experience and understanding of Qianqian's truth, I really can't just let go of this life lightly.
We must understand the source of her character.
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